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[quote=mredskins;893564]Was this your first reaction?

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXasCjUTNpE]Awesome Series - Awesome Reach - YouTube[/url][/quote]

Hahaha pretty much minus the boners and talking like a retard. It's been truly amazing so far. The bar for game of the year is currently being set and it will take a lot to surpass it.

[QUOTE=skinsfanthru&thru;893785]Hahaha pretty much minus the boners and talking like a retard. It's been truly amazing so far. The bar for game of the year is currently being set and it will take a lot to surpass it.[/QUOTE]

Isn't there nudity in it? That would justify the boner

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[quote=mredskins;893800]Isn't there nudity in it? That would justify the boner[/quote]

I don't think so. I know the most the others had was side boob.

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i sold my 360 before i moved. madden 12 is the only madden i didn't buy since madden 02 on ps2. if my campaigns for work remain the similar, i'll be able to play video games while working. that would mean madden 12, then gta 5, and madden 13.

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I just bought a copy of the original Resident Evil on E-Bay. Sucks that PSN only sells the dual shock version with the terrible replacement soundtrack. Either way I can't wait to take a trip down memory lane.
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Love Mass Effect 3, but I would advise anyone thats held out this long to not buy it until Bioware releases a new, more acceptable batch of endings. Luckily for us Bioware is the type of company that would do that for the fans but until that time comes it's best to make sure they know the fans are serious about this issue concerning the games ending.

Part of that is me asking friends such as yourselves to continue holding out on purchasing the game.

[url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/339987/mass-effect-3-ending-petition-raises-30k-for-charity-in-24-hours/]News: Mass Effect 3 ending petition raises $30K for charity in 24 hours - ComputerAndVideoGames.com[/url]

I donated a whopping $7 to the charity which is actually for a good cause, providing kids with terminal illnesses in hospitals a chance to play video games.

[url=http://retakemasseffect.tumblr.com/]Retake Mass Effect 3[/url]

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[quote=Dirtbag59;901301]Love Mass Effect 3, but I would advise anyone thats held out this long to not buy it until Bioware releases a new, more acceptable batch of endings. Luckily for us Bioware is the type of company that would do that for the fans but until that time comes it's best to make sure they know the fans are serious about this issue concerning the games ending.

Part of that is me asking friends such as yourselves to continue holding out on purchasing the game.

[url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/339987/mass-effect-3-ending-petition-raises-30k-for-charity-in-24-hours/]News: Mass Effect 3 ending petition raises $30K for charity in 24 hours - ComputerAndVideoGames.com[/url]

I donated a whopping $7 to the charity which is actually for a good cause, providing kids with terminal illnesses in hospitals a chance to play video games.

[url=http://retakemasseffect.tumblr.com/]Retake Mass Effect 3[/url][/quote]

I know I'm in the minority on this, but I loved my ending to ME 3. Sure there are loop holes and it's tough to put a 100% loved ending to a trilogy that's spanned 6 years of expiriences. It really bothers me how much people are complaining about this, even some going so far as to file complaints with the FTC which is just straight up ridiculous. I know everyone's entitled to their opinion but some people are talking that entitlement to absurd levels. I've enjoyed my purchase but to each their own.

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[quote=skinsfanthru&thru;901414]I know I'm in the minority on this, but I loved my ending to ME 3. Sure there are loop holes and it's tough to put a 100% loved ending to a trilogy that's spanned 6 years of expiriences. It really bothers me how much people are complaining about this, even some going so far as to file complaints with the FTC which is just straight up ridiculous. I know everyone's entitled to their opinion but some people are talking that entitlement to absurd levels. I've enjoyed my purchase but to each their own.[/quote]

The ending itself might not have been bad in and of itself but they used it in the wrong game. Mass Effect is about creating your own experience and going up against impossible odds. So in theory if I wanted a feel good story my choices should have afforded me that opportunity, conversely if I wanted my story to end as a tragedy my choices should have allowed me to dictate as such.

Furthermore the developers stated time and time again that there would be true and significantly different multiple endings and that the choices the players made would have significant consequences on the final result (theres a whole list on the Bioware forum of quotes from the producers all of which turned out to be virtually outright lies). Turns out the players choices had no impact on the ending and the only real difference in the ending is the color of the explosion. Not to mention a lot of people were robbed of a final boss fight.

As for the FTC thing, sure it's going a little to far and hopefully nothing really comes of it but make no mistake the actual reasons cited, false advertising, are entirely valid.

So in short it's not that the ending is bad the problem is it serves as virtually the only ending in a game that prides itself on allowing the player to shape the story. The good news for you is even if they change the ending you'll still have the current ending that you enjoyed plus more reasons to play again.

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[quote=Dirtbag59;893883]I just bought a copy of the original Resident Evil on E-Bay. Sucks that PSN only sells the dual shock version with the terrible replacement soundtrack. Either way I can't wait to take a trip down memory lane.
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God I still have my original game and box. I still have not been as excited as Iwas about game then when I played RE for the first time.

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[quote=mredskins;901443]God I still have my original game and box. I still have not been as excited as Iwas about game then when I played RE for the first time.

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Lol yeah the Guy who sent to me sent it with that same box

I actually bought Ps1 in 97 when they switched to CD cases so ironically this was the first time I ever had that type of box. I'm now thinking of buying a real ps1 so I can go back and play Final Fantasy with a gameshark

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[quote=Dirtbag59;901664]Lol yeah the Guy who sent to me sent it with that same box

I actually bought Ps1 in 97 when they switched to CD cases so ironically this was the first time I ever had that type of box. I'm now thinking of buying a real ps1 so I can go back and play Final Fantasy with a gameshark[/quote]
I think I have my PSone and it is a gen one. I might sell it to you. Let me see if I can locate it and if it still fires up. I think I still have the original box too.

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I've got a bunch of old game systems I'd love to get rid of. PS1, N64, Dreamcast, Sega Genesis, Sega Saturn and I'm not completely opposed to selling my Xbox 360 right now.

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The world is full of......collectors.
.....EBAY

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[quote=Hog1;901684]The world is full of......collectors.
.....EBAY[/quote]

Yeah, I actually bought a refurbished mini PSOne on ebay shortly after I posted for $40.

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Random Thought: I wish Star Wars The Old Republic would have come out for Xbox. I still have and play the old Knights of the Old Republic games.

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This basically list the lies that the customers were told leading up to the release of Mass Effect 3.
[url=http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/355/index/10056886/1]Choose Language | BioWare Social Network[/url]

*Slight Spoilers*
Picture contradicting one of the main pre-release quotes that has help fuel the backlash
[url]http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/076/d/3/mass_effect_fail_by_akael-d4t0nrx.png[/url]

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[quote=Dirtbag59;901697]Yeah, I actually bought a refurbished mini PSOne on ebay shortly after I posted for $40.[/quote]
It's amazing what you can find......

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[quote=DynamiteRave;901676]I've got a bunch of old game systems I'd love to get rid of. PS1, N64, Dreamcast, Sega Genesis, Sega Saturn and I'm not completely opposed to selling my Xbox 360 right now.[/quote]i can't remember what generation my 360 was. i had to send it in 3 times over the course of 3 years, it wasn't a big deal since it was all covered. but w their warranty coming to an end, i sold mine on amazon for $180 shortly before i moved

I'll get a ps3 when madden comes out but mine broke about 6 months ago along w my xb so I've been gameless for a long time

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[quote=skinsfaninok;901848]I'll get a ps3 when madden comes out but mine broke about 6 months ago along w my xb so I've been gameless for a long time[/quote]

I know what thats like. Ironically enough I think you were "there" on the forums when my PS3 broke like a year or two ago.

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[quote=los panda;901831]i can't remember what generation my 360 was. i had to send it in 3 times over the course of 3 years, it wasn't a big deal since it was all covered. but w their warranty coming to an end, i sold mine on amazon for $180 shortly before i moved[/quote]

My original generation one broke constantly.
I remember it broke on the day that Madden 12 came out, like the second that I put Madden 12 in haha. Went straight to the shops and brought one of those black slim ones, so much quieter.

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are there any video/computer games that offer a realistic salary cap/franchise mode? i didn't buy madden 12 but i assume there still only 2 ways to structure contracts; back load using the bonus, or even steven using no bonus

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Any of you guys ever play EVE?
(EVE online)

[QUOTE=los panda;903161]are there any video/computer games that offer a realistic salary cap/franchise mode? i didn't buy madden 12 but i assume there still only 2 ways to structure contracts; back load using the bonus, or even steven using no bonus[/QUOTE]

When u sign free agents on Madden 12 you can set up contracts to be frontloaded, evenly distributed or backloaded.

Sent from my Samsung Epic 4G.

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[quote=Ruhskins;903234]When u sign free agents on Madden 12 you can set up contracts to be frontloaded, evenly distributed or backloaded.

Sent from my Samsung Epic 4G.[/quote]the first time i don't buy madden since 2001 and they finally add front loaded contracts. hot damn

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[quote=los panda;903246]the first time i don't buy madden since 2001 and they finally add front loaded contracts. hot damn[/quote]

They revamped all the offseason stuff

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Hopefully they make this into a game one day. I mean Quantic Dream basically made the same claim during their tech demo with Heavy Rain and eventually made that into a game. Either way interesting concept.
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How does everyone feel about the black ops 2 reveal? Personally the first one is my second favorite cod in the series and I like the 2025 time frame. Interested to seeing the new zombie mode as well.

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[quote=skinsfanthru&thru;914477]How does everyone feel about the black ops 2 reveal? Personally the first one is my second favorite cod in the series and I like the 2025 time frame. Interested to seeing the new zombie mode as well.[/quote]

I used to be a COD fan, until I took an arrow to the knee, at which point I spent my time playing Skyrim. It's funny to think at one point I had invested over 10 days' worth of free time playing MW2, and I still haven't bought MW3, and have no plans to either.

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I'm definitely way past being burned out on Call of Duty. I have MW3 but I might as well sell it now while I can still get something decent for it. I've barely played it.

Think I'm burned on shooters in general. Haven't even played BF3 much lately.

At least Tryarch is trying something different by taking it into the future. Infinity Ward has lost their mojo I think. MW2 and 3 are the same damn games, it's like they didn't even try with 3.

I have a buddy who's been in my ear about giving Skyrim a shot. Think I might try renting it and give it a whirl.

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[quote=Mattyk;914568]I'm definitely way past being burned out on Call of Duty. I have MW3 but I might as well sell it now while I can still get something decent for it. I've barely played it.

Think I'm burned on shooters in general. Haven't even played BF3 much lately.

At least Tryarch is trying something different by taking it into the future. Infinity Ward has lost their mojo I think. MW2 and 3 are the same damn games, it's like they didn't even try with 3.

[B]I have a buddy who's been in my ear about giving Skyrim a shot. Think I might try renting it and give it a whirl[/B].[/quote]

I have a $20 that says you don't like it.

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Skyrim is one of those games where you have to invest a large amount of your free time in it if you're ever really going to take advantage of what it offers. I spent a lot of time playing it too, and as soon as I was done with the main storyline missions I was done with it.

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saw an ad for max payne 3, i loved the first 2 on og xbox

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[quote=mredskins;914576]I have a $20 that says you don't like it.[/quote]

I would tend to agree, but my friend who is trying to talk me into trying it has the same taste in games as me. Shooters or sports games with some GTA mixed in. That's why I'm willing to give it a try.

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[quote=Mattyk;914593]I would tend to agree, but my friend who is trying to talk me into trying it has the same taste in games as me. Shooters or sports games with some GTA mixed in. That's why I'm willing to give it a try.[/quote]

Well you did last longer in Rockstar's RDR then I did. Good god running my horse around in real time from Miss to CA made me want to go do my real chores.

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I would like to say one thing here.

F... Games developed for PCs and Consoles at the same time. I prefer PC gaming for the most part. Gaming companies have been trying to cheap out by making one version for both and the controls are jacked on a PC. We've already seen Skyrim (even though I didnt like it) and Diablo III butcher their controls for the console market.

Im fine with them both having the game, but dont make us use the same types of controls and UI layout.

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[quote=los panda;914587]saw an ad for max payne 3, i loved the first 2 on og xbox[/quote]Yeah, I'm excited for this one. I very rarely buy games right when they come out, but this and Bioshock Infinite in the fall may be exceptions.

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Anyone play The Witcher 2? I see it's getting some good reviews.

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[quote=Daseal;914603]I would like to say one thing here.

F... Games developed for PCs and Consoles at the same time. I prefer PC gaming for the most part. Gaming companies have been trying to cheap out by making one version for both and the controls are jacked on a PC. We've already seen Skyrim (even though I didnt like it) and Diablo III butcher their controls for the console market.

Im fine with them both having the game, but dont make us use the same types of controls and UI layout.[/quote]

I hate PC gaming you always end up with a controller that could fly the Enterprise.

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[quote=mredskins;914652]I hate PC gaming you always end up with a controller that could fly the Enterprise.[/quote]

I hate PC Gaming right now only b/c Lucas Art decided to bring Knights of the Old Republic III only for PC. Bleh.